Welcome to Paraguay!

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Fun Facts

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The War of Triple Alliances was a war that Paraguay fought for access to the sea. The war, which was fought with Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, claimed the lives of 9 out of every 10 men in Paraguay.
Heroes Day, March 1st, is a national holiday unique to Paraguay that signifies the end of the Paraguayan War.
Paraguay is the number one exporter of Hydroelectric power. Paraguay also has a prominent stance in the soy bean industry.
 The average summer temperature in Paraguay is 92 degrees Fahrenheit. The highest average temperature in Paraguay in one month was 97 degrees Fahrenheit. 

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The national motto of Paraguay is "Paz y Justica" which means "Peace and Liberty" in English. This is ironic because less than 20 years ago, Paraguay was a dictatorship.